Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Children & Young People's Services
We are seeking an enthusiastic Paediatrician with a special interest in Safeguarding and LAC to join our innovative and forward-thinking Community Paediatric team in Newham, East London.
The Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS) at East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) are currently advertising for a fixed-term post as a Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics. This is available to start as soon as possible for 6 months (extendable to 12 months on negotiation) as full time for a maximum of 10 programmed activities, but applicants looking to work less than full time should also be encouraged to apply.
This post would be suitable for Paediatric doctors who are looking for an Out-of-Programme post, or recently gained CCT and are seeking further clinical experience before taking up a permanent consultant post in Community Paediatrics, or for SAS doctors looking for 6-12 months' clinical experience in Community Paediatrics in preparation for applying for CESR, or for other Paediatric doctors looking for additional training experience in Community Child Health and Safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience and competencies in Community Paediatrics, particularly Social Paediatrics. The post-holder will be expected to undertake Safeguarding and Child Protection Medical Assessment clinics, Health Assessment clinics for Looked After Children and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and young people (UASC). There will also be the opportunity to join to observe in local Child Sexual Abuse clinics and supervision for Quality Improvement for Safeguarding and Child Protection. As matched to the post-holder's career goals, the post-holder can also undertake Child Development Clinics and consolidate key skills for becoming a well-rounded, professionally curious and innovative Paediatrician.
For further information, do contact:
Dr Joanne Beckmann, Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics
Dr Sveta Alladi, Named Doctor for LAC
Dr Cathy Lavelle, Clinical Director for Children's Services
Tel: 0208 586 6262
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- BsC, Diploma in Child Health PhD, MD MSc, DCH
Professional Training
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in Paediatrics (for at least 4 years)
- Clinical experience in Community Paediatrics (at least 3 months)
Desirable
- Level 3 competence in Community Child Health
- CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completing CCT
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- Experience in Child Development assessments
- Ability to assess children when there are child protection concerns
- Compliance with Level 3 competence in Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- Competence in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
Medical Management
Essential
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks effectively
- Positive approach towards self-management, organisational skills and time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Punctuality and reliability in attending duties
Desirable
- Completed recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Postgraduate teaching
Team working
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, seeking advice from, sharing experience with, and offering support to other team members
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inter-agency team with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects and/or Service Development work
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in: oNHS complaint handling oCritical incident reporting oTraining in and experience of appraisal oRisk management Training
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to empathise with people from different backgrounds
- Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively, and to explain complex medical conditions and treatment
- Experience of "Right from the Start" principals
Desirable
- Training in communication skills, counselling, and ability to speak languages other than English
- Strong leadership qualities, including: oExcellent communication skills oAbility to build effective relationships and influence, persuade and negotiate with others oPolitical astuteness and sensitivity oAbility to manage conflicts of interest
Personal Skills / characteristics
Essential
- Shows decision making and judgement
- Shows adaptability and flexibility if needed, and ability to operate under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Thorough and committed in obtaining good results
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Shows breadth of thinking
- Shows initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent MRCP / MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- BsC, Diploma in Child Health PhD, MD MSc, DCH
Professional Training
Essential
- Post-graduate experience in Paediatrics (for at least 4 years)
- Clinical experience in Community Paediatrics (at least 3 months)
Desirable
- Level 3 competence in Community Child Health
- CCT in Paediatrics (or equivalent), or within 6 months of completing CCT
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Child Development Team
- Experience in Child Development assessments
- Ability to assess children when there are child protection concerns
- Compliance with Level 3 competence in Safeguarding Children
Desirable
- Experience in managing children with complex neurological and developmental problems
- Competence in management of common general paediatric problems - acute and chronic
Medical Management
Essential
- Ability to undertake administrative tasks effectively
- Positive approach towards self-management, organisational skills and time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Punctuality and reliability in attending duties
Desirable
- Completed recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of Postgraduate teaching
Team working
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, seeking advice from, sharing experience with, and offering support to other team members
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inter-agency team with Education, Social Care and other stakeholders
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Record of completed audit projects and/or Service Development work
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and its application to clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in: oNHS complaint handling oCritical incident reporting oTraining in and experience of appraisal oRisk management Training
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to empathise with people from different backgrounds
- Ability to communicate with parents and children effectively, and to explain complex medical conditions and treatment
- Experience of "Right from the Start" principals
Desirable
- Training in communication skills, counselling, and ability to speak languages other than English
- Strong leadership qualities, including: oExcellent communication skills oAbility to build effective relationships and influence, persuade and negotiate with others oPolitical astuteness and sensitivity oAbility to manage conflicts of interest
Personal Skills / characteristics
Essential
- Shows decision making and judgement
- Shows adaptability and flexibility if needed, and ability to operate under pressure and cope with setbacks
- Thorough and committed in obtaining good results
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Displays honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas
Desirable
- Shows breadth of thinking
- Shows initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
